Hotels near Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to The Farm located 12.4 mi (20 km) from central Wollongong. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Warilla Beach, Bombo Beach, and Shellharbour South Beach.

Bass Point Reserve is worth a pic or two when discovering Shell Cove.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Maloneys is a spot you might want to check out, located 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from central Wollongong. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Warilla Beach, Bombo Beach, and The Farm.

If being by the water is a major draw, Shellharbour South Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from central Wollongong. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Warilla Beach, The Farm, and Maloneys.

You can stroll along Shellharbour Marina for relaxing water views when you're in Shell Cove. If you carry on walking you'll get to Shellharbour South Beach for some more water views.

You might want to play some rounds at Links Shell Cove Golf Course, located 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from central Wollongong. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Links Shell Cove Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Port Kembla Golf Club and Calderwood Valley Golf Course are all just a short drive away.

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Mystics, located 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from central Wollongong. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Jones Beach located nearby.